The Guardian's Key

Chapter 19: Uncovering the Truth

As they finished their breakfast, Tae-Ho phone buzzed on the table. He glanced at the screen and his expression turned serious.

"What is it?" Lee Yoon-Ah asked, feeling a sense of trepidation.

"It's a message from Professor Kim," Tae-Ho replied, his voice low. "He wants to meet with us urgently. He says he has new information about the artifact."

Lee Yoon-Ah's heart skipped a beat. She knew that this could be the break they needed to uncover the truth.

"Let's go," she said, standing up.

Tae-Ho nodded and together they headed out to meet Professor Kim.

As they arrived at the professor's office, they could sense a feeling of unease in the air. Professor Kim greeted them nervously and began to explain his new discovery.

"I've been studying the ancient texts," he said, his voice trembling. "And I think I've found a way to unlock the artifact's secrets."

Lee Yoon-Ah's eyes widened as Professor Kim revealed his findings. She knew that this could be the key to unlocking the truth about her brother's disappearance.

But as they delved deeper into the mystery, they realized that they were not alone. Someone was watching them, waiting for them to make their next move.

As they sat down in Professor Kang's office, Lee Yoon-Ah's mind flashed back to the day her brother, Jin-Ho, vanished. It was five years ago, when she was still in college. Jin-Ho, who was working for Chairman Lee's company at the time, had stumbled upon some dark secrets and had confided in her about his fears. But before he could reveal more, he disappeared without a trace.

Tae-Ho, sensing her unease, took her hand in his. "We'll find out what happened to your brother," he promised. "And we'll make sure Chairman Lee pays for his sins."

Professor Kang cleared his throat, bringing them back to the present. "I've made a breakthrough in deciphering the ancient text," he said, his eyes shining with excitement. "I believe I know where the artifact is hidden."

Lee Yoon-Ah's heart skipped a beat. Could this be the lead they needed to uncover the truth? She leaned forward, her eyes locked on Professor Kang's. "Tell us," she urged.